Ruge's in the Community
Ruge's Auto Group in the Community
Proudly Giving Back to the Hudson Valley
For over 85 years, Ruge’s Subaru has been more than just a dealership -- we’ve been a committed partner in the communities we serve. From supporting local hospitals and schools to helping families in need and finding loving homes for pets, our mission is simple: make a meaningful difference in the Hudson Valley.
We believe that when our community thrives, we all thrive. That’s why giving back is built into everything we do.
Our Community Mission
At Ruge’s Subaru, we’re passionate about supporting organizations and causes that strengthen our neighborhoods. Through financial contributions, hands-on volunteerism, and community partnerships, we proudly invest in programs that improve lives throughout Rhinebeck, Kingston, Red Hook, Millbrook, and the surrounding Hudson Valley.
Our commitment goes beyond donations! Our team actively participates in events, fundraisers, and outreach programs year-round.
How We Give Back | Our Impact By The Numbers:
💙 $300,000+ donated to Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation
🐾 100+ pets adopted through our partnership with DCSPCA and Subaru Loves Pets
🎓 Annual Scholarships awarded annually to local high school students. Each year we present awards to Seniors at Red Hook High School, Rhinebeck High School and Millbrook High School!
🧸Over 1,000 toys collected for Toys for Tots!
⚽ Multiple youth sports teams and leagues sponsored each year!
🪽 Proud Supporter of Angels of Light Hudson Valley, Named Business of the Year by their organization in 2025.
These numbers represent real people, real families, and real change happening right here in our community.
Subaru Share the Love Event
Each year, Ruge’s Subaru proudly participates in Subaru’s national Share the Love Event, donating a portion of every vehicle sold to local and national charities. Thanks to our customers, this program has generated thousands of dollars for organizations that directly impact our region. Share The Love comes around at the beginning of each November and allows us the opportunity to make donations to the Northern Dutchess Hospital. To date, we have raised over $325,000 with the help of our customers for the Northern Dutchess Foundation. In addition to the Share the Love Event, the Ruge's family has donated and raised millions of dollars to the hospital in order to fund new departments, buildings, and cover the costs of new equipment to better serve our those right here in our backyard.
Education & Scholarships
Supporting education is one of the most meaningful ways we give back. We proudly provide annual scholarships to deserving students from local school districts, helping young leaders take their next steps toward higher education and career success.
We support many school events, athletic programs, and classroom initiatives throughout the Hudson Valley.
Through the past several years we've been able to provide funding for classrooms, donate school supplies and even cover unpaid school lunch balances at schools right here within Dutchess County. It's been an honor to help support our teachers and school staff who do so much for our children each and every day!
Ruge's is proud to offer furthering education scholarships to individuals graduating from Rhinebeck, Red Hook and Millbrook High School each year. The scholarships offer an opportunity for those in our community who are considering a career in automotive technology, certain concentrations in engineering or automotive technician programs.
Animals & Pets
We partner closely with the Dutchess County SPCA to host pet adoption events, helping homeless animals find safe, loving homes. These events bring together our team, volunteers, and animal lovers for days filled with compassion, joy, and second chances. For the past few years, we have teamed up with the Dutchess County SPCA during the month of October to sponsor the adoption fees of dogs and cats to help find them new homes. Throughout the month, we also collect donations of food, toys and other wish list items for the shelter right in our Subaru showroom! To help support the DCSPCA, see their wishlist here!
Holiday Giving & Community Drives
During the holiday season, we support the Toys for Tots Drive and host drop-off locations at each of our stores. In addition to Toys For Tots, we have joined with the Angels of Light Hudson Valley. This program has allowed us the opportunity to host a giving tree during the month of December where we can support a local family for the holidays! In 2025 we were named their Business of the Year!
In the Fall of 2025 we raised over 400 pounds of donated foods and personal care goods for a local food pantry, right here in Rhinebeck!
Youth Sports
One of our favorite ways to get involved with the community is through youth sports. For the last few years, we've been able to sponsor the Red Hook Youth Soccer, Taconic Little League, and the Town of Washington Recreation as well as FDR Baseball.
Other Events Around the Hudson Valley
The Ruge's Auto Group is proud to be a Founding Sponsor of the Millbrook Marathon (by the Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club). This marathon rolls around each Spring, and this years race will take place on Sunday, April 16th,2023 - if you're interested in participating or watching!
Each October, we support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by sponsoring for Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Annual Community Walk. For the The Miles of Hope Foundation helps provide funding and assistance to those who are affected by Breast Cancer right here in the Hudson Valley. Over the years, the Ruge's Team has raised over $5,000 for Miles of Hope!
